Group: HOST26KHA1, HOST1HA1
Orientation Days are mandatory for all new students, and they will be held online via Zoom. Meeting ID: 668 4968 1659
Please ensure you have a functioning laptop (not an iPad or smartphone) available during the sessions.
If you have previous higher education studies, work experience, or relevant skills, you may apply for credit transfer. Book an appointment with your guidance counsellor Taina Pallonen ([email protected]) as soon as you confirm your study place.
You can find more detailed information recognition of competences.
Schedule
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
11:00–11:30 Welcome to Haaga-Helia online studies
Speaker: Risto Karmavuo | Degree Programme Info
11:30–12:15 Getting to know each other & student tutors
12:30–13:00 Logging into Haaga-Helia systems
13:00–13:45 Lunch break
13:45–14:30 Introduction to studies: Peppi, Moodle, Teams, and rules (by student tutors)
14:45–15:15 Overview of 1st semester courses (first half) & guidance at Haaga-Helia
15:15–15:30 Q&A with student tutors (WhatsApp Group Invite)
Thursday, 8 January 2026
09:30–10:15 Recognition of Prior Learning & Study Services
Speakers: Taina Pallonen & Emma Dawson
10:30–11:30 Student tutors: student health care services, student card, Pore, Helga, etc.
12:30–13:30 Work placement process & “Introduction to Studies” course
13:30–14:30 Q&A with student tutors
Friday, 9 January 2026
09:00–10:00 Digital Learning Environment
Speaker: Hanna Mäenpää
10.15–11:00 HH Online
Digital pedagogy mentor
Speaker: Tommi Lalu
11:15–11:45 “Essentials for Hospitality and Tourism”
Speaker: Outi Rekola
11.45-12.45
Q& A
Additional Information
Guidance Counsellor Taina Pallonen will hold weekly counselling sessions for new students in the Strategic Hospitality Management programme.
Study Advisor Emma Dawson is available for technical and administrative support.
